How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jay-Z, Krept & Konan, Chris Brown, Tyga, D Block Europe & Offset, Ed Sheeran, Lotto Boyzz, Remedee, D-Block Europe, will.i.am, Cody Wise, Drake, Childish Gambino, Travis Scott
They are the performers of twelve hip-hop, soul, etc. tracks that ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which genre fusion characterizes the Jay-Z and Damian Marley track on the album “4:44”?
- A Jazz and reggae
- B Hip-hop and dub
- C Pop and rock
2. What notable role did Rapman play in relation to the track “I Spy” by Krept & Konan?
- A He was the music video director
- B He produced the track
- C He performed in the track
3. Who appeared in the music video for Chris Brown and Tyga’s “Ayo”?
- A Kevin Hart
- B Mike Epps
- C Snoop Dogg
4. Which UK hip hop collective collaborates with Offset in the song “Rich”?
- A Sneakbo
- B WSTRN
- C D-Block Europe
5. Which regions are depicted in the music video for “Take Me Back to London (Sir Spyro Remix)”?
- A London, Birmingham, and Manchester
- B Liverpool, Leeds, and Bristol
- C Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast
6. What is unique about the song “No Don” by Lotto Boyzz in terms of its album inclusion?
- A It was part of an EP
- B It was a standalone single
- C It was featured in their debut album
7. What record label released Remedee’s “Love of My Life”?
- A Warner Bros
- B Sony Music
- C Island Records
8. Which tempo is the D-Block Europe song “Gucci Mane” composed in?
- A 112 beats per minute
- B 156 beats per minute
- C 176 beats per minute
9. What track did will.i.am sample for his song “It’s My Birthday”?
- A “Jai Ho”
- B “Urvashi Urvashi”
- C “Chaiyya Chaiyya”
10. Who directed the official music video for Drake and Majid Jordan’s track released in 2013?
- A Colin Tilley
- B Bill Pope
- C Dave Meyers
11. What animated project did Childish Gambino’s “Feels Like Summer” contribute to?
- A FIFA 20
- B Soundtrack for FIFA 19
- C Madden NFL 21
12. What certification did Travis Scott’s “Butterfly Effect” achieve by the RIAA?
- A One-time platinum
- B Triple platinum
- C Nine-times platinum
Tracklist
1 . Jay-Z – Bam (w/ Damian Marley) |
| The music video is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “4:44”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Krept & Konan – I Spy (w/ Headie One & K-Trap) |
| The music video is directed by WOWA. |
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3 . Chris Brown, Tyga – Ayo |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Fan of a Fan: The Album”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . D Block Europe & Offset – Rich |
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5 . Ed Sheeran – Take Me Back To London [Remix] (w/ Stormzy, Jaykae & Aitch) |
| The music video is directed by KC Locke. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “No.6 Collaborations Project”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lotto Boyzz – No Don |
| The music video is directed by Kirx Diaz & Kaylum Dennis. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Afrobbean (The Genre Definition)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Remedee – Love Of My Life (w/ Not3s & Young Adz] |
| The music video is directed by Dir Lx. |
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8 . D Block Europe – Gucci Mane |
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9 . will.i.am, Cody Wise – It’s My Birthday |
| The music video is directed by Ben Mor. |
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10 . Drake – Hold On, We’re Going Home (w/ Majid Jordan) |
| The music video is directed by Bill Pope. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Nothing Was the Same”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Childish Gambino – Feels Like Summer |
| The music video is directed by Ivan Dixon and Greg Sharp. |
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12 . Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect |
| The music video is directed by BRTHR. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “ASTROWORLD”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Hip-hop and dub along with dancehall elements define the collaborative song by Jay-Z and Damian Marley from album “4:44”. Recorded in Hollywood with Marley’s freestyle, it highlights cross-genre creativity.
2. Rapman directed the music video for “I Spy,” weaving visual narratives that mirror the song’s exploration of contentious themes in UK’s drill music.
3. The “Ayo” music video featured Mike Epps, several luxury cars, and a lively narrative that pitted Chris Brown and Tyga in ostentatious competition.
4. D-Block Europe from London collaborated with Offset on “Rich,” strengthening UK and US hip hop ties through this renowned track.
5. “Take Me Back to London (Sir Spyro Remix)” was shot across London, Birmingham, and Manchester, illustrating the UK’s diverse cultural backdrop.
6. “No Don” was released by Lotto Boyzz as a standalone single, marking an early standout entry within their evolving music catalog.
7. Released under Sony Music, “Love of My Life” showcases Remedee’s second single, building on established collaborations with Not3s and Young Adz.
8. “Gucci Mane” by D-Block Europe featuring Yxng Bane has a speedy 176 bpm tempo in G major, embodying its upbeat and rhythmic style.
9. “It’s My Birthday” by will.i.am sampled “Urvashi Urvashi,” integrating an Indian classic into a modern pop hit, bridging cross-cultural music elements.
10. Bill Pope directed the video for Drake’s third single from “Nothing Was the Same,” layering cinematic visuals with star-studded cameos and surreal sequences.
11. The track “Feels Like Summer” appeared on the FIFA 19 soundtrack, augmenting the gaming experience with Childish Gambino’s distinctive musical flair.
12. “Butterfly Effect” by Travis Scott surged to nine-times platinum status, marking a significant achievement with millions of certified units in US sales.
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